Monday, February 29, 2016

One-Year Sabbatical Replacement, Indiana State

https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/10705

Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Submit applications electronically at this site, attaching a cover letter that includes a description of teaching experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Also, arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail or mailed to Dr. Valentina French, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. E-mail correspondence may be directed to valentina.french@indstate.edu. Review of applications will begin March 25, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.
Job TitleLecturer of Physics
DepartmentCHEMISTRY & PHYSICS
Work Schedule
normal business hours
Notice of Vacancy NumberF16-00034
Desired Start Date08/01/2016
Open Date02/29/2016
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Job CategoryFaculty - Adjunct/Lecturer
Job TypeFull-Time
Pay GradeNA
Salary RangeCommensurate with Experience
Benefits Associated with this Position
Staff Benefits
Benefits Received for One-Year, Full-Time Faculty (FY)
• Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year.
• Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
TIAA-CREF Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Fee Waiver Program: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
Optional Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Job Summary/Basic Function
Principal teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in general physics.
Specific Responsibilities
The normal Teaching load for full-time lecturers is 5:5 (15 hours per semester).
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or physics education by August 2016
Required Field(s) of Study
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications & Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish theNCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAAregulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you possess a Ph.D. in the field listed in this posting or will this obtain this degree by August 2016?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. References
  4. Undergraduate Transcript
  5. Doctoral Transcript